A great workout for us – Hooks

27th July 2014

Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks was happy to focus on the positives in the wake of his side’s 4-2 defeat to St Mirren yesterday. Hooks was among the Green Army’s scorers as the home side battled back from 2-0 down against Scottish Premiership outfit St Mirren, only to concede twice at the death. However, the long-serving midfielder praised the performance of his teammates, and insisted that such a test will only…

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Late goals deny Spartans deserved draw

27th July 2014

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-4 St Mirren Saturday 26th July Croft Park Pre-Season Friendly Attendance: 447 Late goals from Ross Caldwell and Mark Williams robbed Spartans of a deserved draw against Scottish Premiership side St Mirren. On top for long spells against the Paisley outfit, the Green Army recovered from two goals down to level with 20 minutes remaining, and looked the…

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Colin’s crack – after the St. Mirren game

Blyth’s assistant manager Colin Myers was delighted with his team’s performance against Scottish Premiership side St. Mirren at Croft Park on Saturday despite the Spartans going down 4-2. “We were absolutely brilliant,” he said. “We played really well in the first half and actually should have tired in the second but for the first 35 minutes or so after the break we stayed really strong. We did tire before the…

27th July 2014
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Spartans sign keeper Jeffries

26th July 2014

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing today of goalkeeper Peter Jeffries from Spennymoor Town. The 27 year old highly rated keeper is delighted with his move to Croft Park. “I’m really happy and can’t wait to play for Blyth,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to play at the highest level that I can, as I believe all players should, so moving up to the Evo-Stik Premier League is very exciting….

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Blyth’s loss is Gateshead’s gain!

Stephen Hurst, the Producer of BSAFCTV – Blyth Spartans’ tv channel, has decided to leave the club. An offer of a paid post and one with broader links to local television companies swayed it for him. “I am extremely sad to leave the Spartans,” he said. “I’ve loved every minute of it but the chance to join Gateshead was simply too good an opportunity to turn down. I will be…

25th July 2014
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Tom talks – after the Seaton Delaval game

The Spartans had a useful work out at Seaton Delaval last night with a side featuring several trialists. After a quiet opening 20 minutes Blyth began to get the upper hand with Perez looking threatening on the left. There was no score at the interval. Second half goals from Ryan Cummings (47), Sammy Perez (52), Paul Robinson (penalty, 63), Jordan Laidler (75), and Paul Robinson (80) ultimately sealed a convincing…

23rd July 2014
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Away fixture tonight

The Spartans play at Seaton Delaval tonight, kick off is at 7.30pm. For sat navs the post code for Wheatridge Park is NE25 0QH. Pop along to this friendly club and enjoy the football and the summer sunshine!

22nd July 2014
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Tom talks – after the Stranraer game

Spartans’ manager Tom Wade was pleased with his side’s showing in Saturday’s game against Stranraer . “It was a good game,” he said. “Stranraer’s manager told me that they were going to treat the match as their first proper game of their season. They played their youngsters at Shildon on Friday night but put out a really strong side against us. “We played Robbie Dale up front in a very…

21st July 2014
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